Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-16
A GREAT MANIFESTO.
Adherents-Wha hat Biessingsa Monarchy
Would Confer.

| AXIS, SSpt
One of the most important msnitestos that
ever sppesred in Europe was posted during
the night in principal towns throughout
France. The Compte de Paris has sent his
instructions to all Royslist committees
throughout the country.
At midnight, at each of the capital towns
of each of the Sc departments of France, a
Royalist agent handed sealed envel
ope containing q complete platform of roy.
atty as understood by the Compte de Paris,
to the chiefs of royalist committee. The
pronptness and celerlty with which this
movement was executed proves the complete
organization of their party.
The Count, in his msnifesto, approves of
the recent action of the royslists in the
Chamber of Deputies, but says =
The apparent calm i'll concesls the perils
of the future. All-powerful electoral consid-
ersti ms dominate Parliament and sterilze all
efforts to adjust finances. The instability OF
the present executive isolstes France in Eur
ope, the ascendant faction opposes the remain
der. Nobody has confidence in the morrow.
The situation imposes duties upon the monsr-
archists in the country who, unshsckled by
limited mandate, must show France how
necessary it is and how easy it will be to
restore monarchy, and must reassure her
against imaginary dangers and prove that
that the transition can be legally effected.
sin vain does Congress proclaim the eter-
nifty of the republic. The day France mani
tests clearly her wishes no obstacle or pro-
cedure will prevent revival of the monarchy.
Experience, however, gives small ground to
hope for peaceful transition. History fur
nishes so many reasons by which TO forsee
one of those violent crises which seem TO be
of periodical character in the life of the
nation"
The Count proceeds to predict that repub
licsn misgovernmeIt may provoke such a
crisis when anarchy will be the instrument
with which to restore peace and concord
The present moment he saws, is favorable
for utteriug warning that such anarchy Will
not work a return to the past.
He then sketches reformed monarchy
suited to progressive ideas in which stability
and true liberty will be secured by constit
uent assembly, or by popular vote, adding
that although unusual under monarchy,
the last form IS more solemn, afording solid
foundations for constitution. Such gov
ernment would have nothing to fear from
direct consultation with nations. The choc
of deputies would be by direct universal
suffrage
Dwelling upon the advantage of a strong
government of monsrchial control, as com
pared with republican uncontrol, the Count
states that equal authority will belong to the
Senate, which will be partly elective, and
that between the two assemblies, royalty
will be enlightened and guided, not con
| demned to subservence.
| The Budget, instead of being voted annu-
! lay, will be made up in accordance with
ordinary law, subject to an annual amend
ment by agreement among the three powers
in the State. Thus no fresh tax will be
! imposed or new expense incurred, without
the consent of the nations elect, who will also
discuss all questions of interest in the coun-
try
| AT the same time the caprice of the Cham
Der will no longer be able to suddenly
paralize life and national police. The
ministers will find themselves free from this
fear one day. They will no longer be re.
sponsible to one Omnipotent Chamber. The
new monarchy will be able to satisfy at the
same time the conservative needs and the
passion for equality.
The count promises to reduce military bur
dens, to restore religious liberty both as
worship and education, to shelter the army
from political influences by appointing 8
permanent commander to remove grievances
of the working classes, and to retain all liber.
ties secured under the republic.
The manifesto concludes "May all good
citizens whose hopes have been deceived
whose interests have been compromised and
consciences have been wounded by the pres
ent regime, join the laborers of the first hour
te prepare common salvation. May they
second the efforts of him who will be king o.
all and the first servant of France"